1. AFRICAN RHINOS IN PERIL.
- Author
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Jago, Mark, Miller, Michele, Radcliff, Robin, Morkel, Peter vdB., Preez, Pierre du, Taft, Arthur, Candra, Dedi, Nydam, Daryl, Olea-Popelka, Francisco, and Gleed, Robin D.
- Subjects
BLACK rhinoceros ,POACHING ,HUNTING ,ANIMAL diseases ,ANIMAL anesthesia ,DISEASE risk factors - Abstract
The article discusses the threats to the black rhinoceros and tackles the study on the risks for these animals in Africa. It focuses on poaching practices and the minimization of post-anesthetic complications. It offers information on the execution of translocation of anesthetized rhinos and the operation of the VetScan VS2 equipment.
- Published
- 2011